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Crockpot Shredded Beef

Let your slow cooker do all the work to turn a chuck roast into moist and flavorful beef, just perfect for a sandwich or beef bowl meal!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 329kcal
Author: Sula

Ingredients

  • 3 pound chuck roast
  • 1 sweet yellow onion sliced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 0.7 ounce Italian dressing mix one envelope
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Mix the seasonings in a small cup. Sprinkle half the seasoning over one side of the roast.
    1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Heat a little oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the roast, seasoned side down. Sprinkle the exposed side with the rest of the seasonings.
    3 pound chuck roast
  • Sear the roast in the hot skillet for about 3-5 minutes per side. Once seared, transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and cover. Set the cook cycle for 6.5 hours on Low.
    1 sweet yellow onion, 1 cup beef broth, 0.7 ounce Italian dressing mix
  • Once the cycle is done, let the slow cooker revert to “keep warm” for at least 30 minutes. (but longer is ok)
  • When ready to serve, use two forks to shred the beef, discarding any excess fat as needed.
  • Serve on buns, in bowls, or as you prefer!

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 804mg | Potassium: 638mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.